Choosing Between Wearable & Display Memorials: Finding What Feels Right for You
If you’re choosing between a wearable and a display memorial, then it's important to consider what you want. A personal memorial keepsake is all about you and the relationship you have with the departed. It’s not a place for anyone else’s opinions. But if you’re having a hard time deciding, let’s take a closer look at the practicalities and purposes of wearable and display memorials.
Understanding the Purpose of a Memorial Keepsake
When considering any kind of memorial keepsake, comfort, honor, and love are often at the heart of why you want this item. Grief is love without anywhere to go; it is a human instinct to memorialize those we love after they’re gone. Keepsakes, which are items that you’ll keep with you or in view, are a way to cope with grief and honor our departed loved ones; often, this is achieved through symbolism, such as birthstone colors or engravings. A keepsake often reflects something of the one who’s passed, like their character, personality, or preferences. Finally, comfort is often a key goal of a memorial keepsake. Many people find great comfort in these items, whether it’s something they wear or display. During loss, the gentle comfort of a memorial keepsake can be quite valuable, and perhaps a lovely gift to a grieving friend or family member.
Carrying a Memory with You
Wearing or carrying a keepsake with you can be extremely comforting, especially during those early days of grief. As you know, the feelings of loss come and go in waves; unpredictable but absolute when present. Carrying a memorial with you allows you a tactile sense of solace any time grief hits.
Cremation jewelry from the Living Urn is handmade, fine jewelry made from precious metals and stones. It’s gorgeous to wear and subtle, resembling everyday fine silver jewelry. Choose from ash-free options, such as birthstone pendants, personalized for your loved one, fingerprint pendants, or engraved jewelry, like the Dog Tag style pendant.
Carrying a memory with you can be discreet with the Living Urn. No one will know that you’re wearing a keepsake urn, or that the stunning glass fidget disk you pulled from your pocket is a Living Urn Touchstone or a Living Stone that are made with cremation ashes.
Displaying a Memory at Home
Displaying a memorial at home helps keep you connected to your memories of your loved one. Whether or not you use cremation ashes as part of the memorial is up to you, as it’s a matter of personal choice. There are many ways to display memorials without ashes, such as growing a plant your loved one enjoyed, an engraved plaque or urn, or even memorial jewelry.
Of course, for displaying cremation ashes, you have your pick of classic urn styles or pieces that look like modern home decor. Many modern urns tread a fine line between looking like special vessels without giving away that they are memorial pieces. The Living Urn offers beautiful, modern urns in wood, ceramic, and glass.
Choosing What Feels Right for You
Display urns may be the better choice for those who want a quieter form of remembrance. They can be tucked away or presented as you like, and with modern urn choices, no one needs to know that the lovely sculpture in the corner of your living room is a memorial piece. Of course, you can create a more dedicated memorial space with any urn, including items like a photo or other memorabilia. This can bring a great deal of comfort as you grieve at home, and help you keep memories alive as you heal.
Wearable memorials can bring an immediate, present kind of comfort and can also be styled as discreetly as you prefer. Cremation jewelry, crafted from precious or durable metals like those offered by the Living Urn, is long-lasting and an everyday wearable accessory. You also have the option of memorial jewelry, available with or without ashes, such as meaningful coordinates necklaces or small, wearable urns that come in the form of necklaces or bracelets.
Finding Comfort in Every Form of Remembrance
Simply put, there isn’t a wrong or incorrect way to choose a form of remembrance. You can always order the other option later on, so if it helps, feel free to choose randomly. You could flip a coin or close your eyes and point at a piece of cremation jewelry you like, or the display memorial of your choice.
Either way, you’ll be honoring your loved one and putting yourself in a position to remember them regularly.
Honor a Loved One with The Living Urn®
For wearable memorial options, browse our wide variety of men's, women’s, and unisex cremation jewelry, featuring precious metals, gemstones, and stainless steel, as well as more utilitarian options. If you’re looking for an urn or keepsake to display, we have several beautiful, modern full-size urn options for home display. Consider our classic, full-size bamboo urn, or one of our ceramic sculptures. Whatever you decide, we have a beautiful piece of memorial jewelry or a display urn that’s right for you and your loved one.